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California
Community Credit Union
Paul Radford Scholarship Fund
The Paul Radford Scholarship Fund has been
established by the Board members of California Community Credit
Union in memory of Directors who contributed to the success of the
Credit Union. This scholarship program was created to provide
financial support for CACCU students who have demonstrated financial
need, achieved academic excellence, and contribute to the community
in which they live.
Award Amounts: $1,000 and $500
Awards: Recipients
will attend an accredited college, university, or
vocational school full time.
Application Dates: Applications for
2008 may be submitted between April 1 and
July 31, 2008.
Award Dates: Scholarships
for 2008 will be awarded August 2008.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must be at least 17 years old
and a CACCU member in good standing
- Awarded to graduating high school seniors,
or higher, proving academic achievement and financial
need
- Provide verification of acceptance or
enrollment in college
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Demonstrate commitment to community
services
- Must start schooling before December 31 of
the year the scholarship is awarded
ITEMS TO
SUBMIT:
- Paul Radford Scholarship Fund Application
- Official High School Transcript
- Essay (250 – 500 words)
Your complete Scholarship Application Package
must be received by 5:00 pm July 31, 2008. If any part of your
package is received after this date, your application will not be
considered. Packages may be submitted at any CACCU branch or mailed
to:
California Community Credit Union
Paul Radford Scholarship Fund Committee
8815 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
ESSAY TOPICS:
(Select one topic only)
Write a brief essay explaining the advantages
of belonging to a credit union.
If your job was to provide financial services
and products to your peers, what would you select to share with
them, and why?
How have credit unions impacted the environment
in either a positive or negative way?
Discuss the credit union philosophy of “people
helping people” and how this philosophy has impacted your life.
SELECTION
CRITERIA:
- Academic achievement & financial need
(25%)
- Community & extra-curricular activities
(25%)
- Essay (50%)
Essays will be evaluated on content, spelling,
grammar, and originality. The recipients selected for scholarship
awards are at the sole decision of CACCU and its designated judges.
The Scholarship Judging Committee will be comprised of two
management and three volunteers from CACCU. The top three
candidates may be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee. All
decisions are final.
Grade Point Average (GPA) must be on official
transcript with raised seal (no photo- copies accepted) and will not
be calculated by Credit Union. Scholarship is payable to student
and qualified institution.
Credit Union officers, volunteers, employees,
and their families are not eligible. Winners will be notified
before August 30, 2008 by mail or phone. Recipients agree that
their name and picture may be published for publicity purposes. Not
valid where prohibited by law.
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8815 Folsom
Boulevard